Missouri Bar Publications

The Missouri Bar publishes a wide variety of materials for lawyers and the general public. Whether you’re a teacher looking for new ways to teach legal issues or a lawyer who wants a sourcebook on the rules of discovery, The Missouri Bar has a publication for you.

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Vol. 9, Issue 2 / Winter 2015

Changing Realities, Shifting Dreams: Alternative Uses for a Law Degree

Do you wonder what it would be like to stop being a lawyer? Do you fantasize about starting out fresh in a new career? If so, you’re not alone. Many lawyers and law school graduates – armed with the strengths a J.D. offers – are turning away from the traditional practice of law in order to pursue their dreams in non-traditional or even non-legal careers.

Getting From Here to There: A Lawyer’s Non-Traditional or Non-Legal Job Search

Now that you’ve made the decision to pursue a new career, what should you do now? Follow this nine-step process to make that transition as smooth as possible.